Master Lock Street Cuffs

by Master Lock

Product Description

Master Lock Street Cuffs allow locking to parking meter and fence posts. 3" cuffs allow locking to parking meter and fence posts. Pivoting Link - prevents a fixed anchor point - takes away use of leverage to defeat. Hardened laminated steel construction with hardened pivot link - virtually impossible to cut. Compact - fold in half to fit in seat bag, back pack or pocket. 12" long for convenient locking. $3,500 Anti-Theft Guarantee

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• ASIN: B003UWI0O8
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not as depicted but still a super lock!, August 21, 2005

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Christopher Gammon "Avid Bicyclist" (Indianapolis, Indiana United States) - See all my reviews
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This has got to be one of the better designed bike locks. I say this because mine has not been defeated yet. Notice I said "yet". Given time any thief worth his while will figure out a way to get your stuff. This lock will at least make them work harder to get it. The "ratcheting" feature of this lock modeled after police hancuffs does not exist on my pair. I have the single link version. There is only one locking indentation on each cuff. This in no way affects the safety of the lock. The pictured item makes it seem that there is a certain degree of ajustability when locking. There is not. It is either open or closed with one fixed diameter when closed. I think the picture should fit the actual product so as not to mislead the consumer.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Any Good Lock is a Deterent; Nothing is Perfect, November 18, 2006

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Buddhalicious - See all my reviews

I've had my 9-link cuff lock for about six months now. I cannot see how anyone could pry apart or cut through one of these links... maybe with a grinder wheel or some such, but not via any ordinary means. The links are B-I-G, solid, and heavily chrome plated.

I'm not a big believer in cables since any pair of 2$ diagonals can snip through even the thickest braided cable in under five minutes. U-locks are clunky and vulnerable to everything from hacksaws to pens (I am very adept at opening my old U-lock with a bic pen, but I could not repeat such success with the cuff-lock... that doesn't mean the lock can't be picked... but I have to think it's at least *as difficult* to pick the lock of a cuff-lock as it is to pick the lock of a U-lock.). While lugging around a chain that's heavy enough to give a thief pause just isn't practical.

Enter the cuff-lock.

I initially bought the cuff-lock frame-mounted bracket (which offers a convenient way to carry the cuff-lock) as well. This uses a two-bolt waterbottle braze-on mount to secure the lock to the frame. I purchased an adaptor by Minoura to mount it on the seat post beneath the saddle. Even though it's made of lightweight aluminum and doesn't seem as though it can carry the heavy cuff-lock without bending or breaking, I've not had any problems. This despite riding over some very rough trails and hitting some good sized potholes. The bracket cradles the lock very efficiently. I'd still be reluctant to use any waterbottle braze-on mounts though... since those are designed to carry a lightweight cage and waterbottle and the lock weighs considerable more.

As for the rest of it, yeah... you do have to remember to press the button(s) on the cuffs... how hard is that? I like the fact that you don't have to close the cuffs all the way and they still lock securely. This allows some flexibility in terms of what you're locking your bike to. Overall, the cuff-lock is a nice alternative to a cable, chain, or U-lock.

In terms of ease of use, convenience, and overall construction, I'm very pleased.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars master lock 12-inch street cuffs, January 19, 2010

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BluRey "BluRey" (Honolulu, Hawaii) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Master Lock 8200D Street Cuffs Lock, 12-Inch (Tools & Home Improvement)

i have owned a pair of the "street cuff" bike lock for many years with few problems. the main concern is that the barrel key is a 8 sided key which is a more complicated key system than the traditional 6 barrel ( six cuts on the key ) style. the key shows wear and tear to the point of complete metal failure. i have had to have the keys replaced 2 times in 5 years because of the wear and tear. being that this is an 8 sided barrel key the local key shop is unable to make a copy. i had to have master lock order the keys from me from beijing(!)

maintenance on the lock includes occasional use of a metal lubricant to keep dust and other particulates out of the mechanism which can cause the lock to be difficult to operate.

the new pair of "street cuffs" i ordered from amazon had a couple of cracks in the plastic casing, this being only a cosmetic problem i was willing to live with the slight imperfection. when i notified amazon of the not so perfect condition of the purchase i was given a $10. refund. i was very happy with the win-win resolution to this small complaint.

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